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BibliU Raises Over $55 Million To Accelerate Higher Education Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

BibliU, an integrated academic and campus store solutions provider, announced that it has secured more than $55 million in new funding from BlackRock, existing investor Stonehage Fleming, and other parties.

Optiv Sells ACT Business To Vobis Ventures And Establishes Exclusive Services Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Optiv, the world's largest pure-play cybersecurity company, announced the sale of its Advisory, Consulting and Transformation (ACT) project-based services business to Vobis Ventures, a global technology investment firm focused on next-generation technologies with AI-native cybersecurity as a core investment theme. The transaction officially closed on June 1, 2026.

Newell Brands: €40 Million Investment Planned For French Operations

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Newell Brands announced plans to invest €40 million in its French manufacturing and operations network over the next three years, supporting automation, digitization, sustainability initiatives, and workforce development across the company’s operations in France.

Perennial Financial Services Recruits $640 Million Advisor Mike Russell

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Perennial Financial Services announced that Mike Russell, CFP, has joined the firm’s hybrid RIA platform from Edward Jones, where he oversaw approximately $640 million in advisory, brokerage, and retirement plan assets.

Eurazeo Raises €3.9 Billion For Flagship Direct Lending Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Eurazeo announced the final closing of Eurazeo Private Debt VII (EPD VII), its flagship direct lending fund, at a record €3.9 billion, exceeding its initial €3 billion fundraising target. The fundraise underscores continued investor demand for exposure to the European lower mid-market and reflects strong support from both institutional and private wealth investors.

DayMark Wealth Partners Surpasses $6 Billion In Assets With $820 Million Morgan Stanley Team Addition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

DayMark Wealth Partners announced that Rex Mack, CFP, Patrick Petsche, Vince Costanzo, and Anthony Costanzo have joined the firm from Morgan Stanley, bringing a team that previously advised on approximately $820 million in assets. Based in Pepper Pike, Ohio, the group specializes in multigenerational wealth management planning focused on family dynamics, legacy objectives, and long-term wealth preservation.

Dentalcorp Commits $1 Million to Support Future Dentists at Université de Montréal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Dentalcorp, one of North America’s largest dental support organizations, announced a $1 million commitment to the Université de Montréal Faculty of Dental Medicine through the creation of the Dentalcorp Fund. The initiative will support entrepreneurship education, scholarships, oral health research, and clinical advancement opportunities for dental students and graduates in Quebec.

SewerAI Raises Strategic Investment To Accelerate Underground Infrastructure Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

SewerAI, an AI platform for sewer and underground infrastructure intelligence, announced a major strategic investment led by JMI Equity, with continued participation from Innovius Capital, Epic Ventures, and Bentley Systems.

AxisCare Secures Strategic Investment From LLR Partners To Accelerate AI-Powered Home Care Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

AxisCare, a provider of home care management software, announced a strategic investment from LLR Partners that will support the company’s continued growth, product innovation, and organizational expansion as it scales its platform for home care agencies.

Wayleadr Announces Majority Growth Investment To Accelerate Global Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Wayleadr, a workplace technology company that created the Arrival Platform category, announced a majority growth investment that will support the company’s next phase of global expansion.

Bluespring Wealth Launches Dedicated Compliance Platform Through Bluespring RIA

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Bluespring Wealth, a leading acquirer of independent registered investment advisers (RIAs) and hybrid wealth management firms, announced the launch of Bluespring Wealth Management, LLC, known as the Bluespring RIA. The initiative marks a significant expansion of the firm's growth platform by adding a dedicated suite of compliance capabilities to the legal, finance, and human resources support it already provides to partner firms.

Permira Appoints Technology Investor Mike Hoffmann As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Permira, a global investment firm, announced the appointment of Mike Hoffmann as a Partner in its Technology team, based in Menlo Park, California. The appointment underscores Permira’s continued commitment to expanding its technology investing platform across software, data, cybersecurity, and AI-enabled enterprise platforms.

Budderfly Expands Corporate Debt Facility To $200 Million With Nuveen Energy Infrastructure Credit

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Budderfly, one of the fastest-growing energy companies in the U.S., announced the closing of a $100 million expansion of its corporate debt facility with Nuveen Energy Infrastructure Credit, bringing the total corporate facility to $200 million. Including project debt facilities, Nuveen EIC has now invested more than $300 million in Budderfly.

xLight Finalizes $150 Million CHIPS Incentives Agreement

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

xLight, an American company developing high-power laser systems for the semiconductor industry, announced it has signed a final award agreement for $150 million in federal incentives under the CHIPS and Science Act with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

White Oak Commercial Finance And Hilco Global: $192 Million Credit Facility Supports Royal Cup Acquisition Of Farmer Brothers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

White Oak Commercial Finance (WOCF), an affiliate of White Oak Global Advisors, announced the closing of a $192 million senior secured credit facility for Royal Cup Coffee and Tea, a national provider of beverage and equipment solutions. The financing package includes a $155 million revolving credit facility and a $37 million term loan.

Wealthspire’s Ground Control Acquires Arena Wealth To Expand UK Presence And Professional Golf Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Wealthspire, an independent wealth management, institutional advisory, and business management firm, announced that its Ground Control Business Management division has acquired Arena Wealth, a UK-based business management firm specializing in serving professional golfers.

Align Technology Awards $300,000 In Research Grants To Advance Orthodontic And Dental Research

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Align Technology announced the recipients of its fifteenth Annual Research Award Program, awarding a total of $300,000 in research grants to 12 universities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The program is designed to support academic research that advances orthodontic and dental science while contributing to future innovations in clinical treatment.

WhiteHawk Capital Partners Closes $390 Million Refinancing For The Star Entertainment Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

WhiteHawk Capital Partners, a private credit investment manager focused on asset-based financing solutions, announced the closing of a US$390 million senior secured financing for The Star Entertainment Group. The transaction provides additional liquidity to The Star while refinancing certain existing debt obligations.

IMU Biosciences Raises Over $53 Million Series A To Advance Immune System Decoding Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

IMU Biosciences, a biotechnology company focused on decoding the immune system at unprecedented resolution and scale, announced that it has expanded its Series A financing to more than $53 million (£40 million) through an oversubscribed round co-led by IQ Capital and Molten Ventures, with support from the British Business Bank, Meltwind, and existing investors.

Blackstone Raises $13.1 Billion For Largest Asia Private Equity Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Blackstone announced the final close of Blackstone Capital Partners Asia III (BCP Asia III) at $13.1 billion, surpassing its $10 billion target and becoming the firm's largest private equity fundraise in Asia. The fund was oversubscribed, reached its hard cap, and raised more than double the capital of its predecessor vehicle.

IQM Raises $146 Million PIPE Ahead Of Public Listing Through SPAC Merger

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

IQM Finland Oy, a global leader in full-stack superconducting quantum computers, announced that it has increased commitments to its PIPE financing to more than $146 million in connection with its planned business combination with Real Asset Acquisition Corp.

Blue Cloud Ventures Closes Fifth Fund And Expands AI-Focused Investment Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Blue Cloud Ventures (BCV), a venture growth firm focused on enterprise software companies, announced the final close of its fifth fund, Blue Cloud Ventures V (BCV V), bringing the firm's assets under management to more than $1 billion. The new fund reinforces BCV’s commitment to investing in enterprise software businesses positioned to benefit from the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence.

Ilant Health Raises $15 Million Series A To Expand AI-Enabled, Value-Based Obesity Care

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Ilant Health, a value-based obesity treatment company that works with employers and health plans to improve clinical outcomes while reducing the total cost of care, announced that it has raised $15 million in Series A funding. The financing brings the company’s total funding to more than $22 million to date.

Contraline Raises $92.5 Million Series B To Advance Male Contraceptive NES/T Gel Into Late-Stage Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Contraline, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel male contraceptives, announced the closing of a $92.5 million Series B financing round. The financing was co-led by BVF Partners L.P. and RA Capital Management, with participation from GV, Lumira Ventures, Invus, and other new and existing investors.

Subtle Medical Raises $33 Million Growth Financing Led By Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Subtle Medical, an AI-powered medical imaging software company, announced a $33 million growth financing round led by Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital, the growth investment platform of Morgan Stanley Investment Management. The round also included participation from Shinhan Venture Investment and existing investors Fusion Fund, EnvisionX, BRV, and Samsung Ventures, bringing the company’s total funding to $86 million.

The Ryl Company Raises $20 Million Series C To Accelerate Growth In Modern Tea Category

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

The Ryl Company, the parent company of fast-growing iced tea brand Ryl Tea, announced the closing of a $20 million Series C growth equity financing round led by Purchase Capital through its Ryl Growth Partners SPV. The funding will support the company’s next phase of expansion, including broader retail and Direct Store Delivery (DSD) distribution, new product innovation, and investments across operations, sales, and brand-building efforts.

Phosio Raises $4 Million Seed Round To Advance Affordable AR/AI Glasses

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Phosio announced the closing of a $4 million seed financing round to accelerate commercialization of its thin-film materials platform for next-generation AR/AI glasses. The round was led by MESH, with participation from Sierra Ventures, TEL Venture Capital, Silicon Catalyst Ventures, Willamette Valley Capital, and Silicon Catalyst Angels.

MissionWired Acquires BWF To Form BWF Zuri And Expand Nonprofit Fundraising And Technology Expertise

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

MissionWired, a premier nonprofit fundraising firm, announced the acquisition of BWF, a provider of campaign strategy, donor engagement, analytics, and technology transformation services for higher education, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations. As part of the transaction, BWF will join forces with Zuri Group under the MissionWired umbrella to create BWF Zuri, a combined organization focused on helping nonprofits strengthen fundraising performance through integrated strategy, technology, and donor engagement capabilities.

B&G Foods Announces Proposed $475 Million Senior Notes Offering Due 2031

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

B&G Foods announced its intention to offer $475 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2031 in a private transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. The senior notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by certain domestic subsidiaries of the company.

Columbia Distributing Announces Strategic Investment In Hayden Beverage To Expand Pacific Northwest Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 2, 2026

Columbia Distributing announced that it has entered into a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire a stake in Hayden Beverage Company, a family-owned beverage distributor based in Idaho. The proposed investment is designed to expand the companies' Pacific Northwest beverage platform across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.